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Native American voters seek to have fail-safe voting mechanisms put back in place

On June 20, 2016, seven Native American voters in North Dakota moved the North Dakota federal district court to enjoin North Dakota’s recently enacted strict voter ID

NARF welcomes 2016 Summer Law Clerk Tierra Marks

NARF is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Indian law lawyers. One way we do this is through our Law Clerk Program. This week we’re highlighting Tierra (“Tia”)

Native American Rights Fund praises new rules on Indian child welfare

Earlier this week, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) published final regulations intended to improve uniform application and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare

Federal government issues new regulations to protect Native children for first time since 1979

Yesterday, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) released binding regulations on the implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This marks the first time the

Sapulpa School District Does the Right Thing and Allows Traditional Regalia at Graduation

Today, the Sapulpa School District agreed to allow Liseanne Yazzie to wear her traditional moccasins during her high school graduation. Initially, the school district

TEDNA announces essay contest for students

NARF’s partner, the Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA), is hosting its second Merit Award Essay Contest. TEDNA invites incoming college freshman,

NARF thanks law clerk Garrett Davey

At NARF, we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of Indian law attorneys. One way we do that is through our law clerk program and opportunities for current

NARF Staff Attorney Brett Lee Shelton to present at Midwest Peacemaking Conference

NARF Staff Attorney Brett Lee Shelton will be among the presenters at the Midwest Peacemaking Conference sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Manistee,

Colorado Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representation in Public Schools announces findings

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper created the Commission to Study American Indian Representation in Public Schools in Colorado through a 2015 executive order. Representatives

Alaska Supreme Court holds State must recognize tribal court child support orders

Last Friday, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision that the State of Alaska must recognize and enforce child support orders from tribal courts. Title

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